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How the heck did a 1950s comedy legend get a shot at usurping Johnny Carson some 23 years AFTER his career peak? Join Jonathan as he discusses the three incarnations of The Jerry Lewis Show and in particular the June 1984 5-episode test-run for the third, and final, incarnation.

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The Jerry Lewis Show, first try (Fall 1963):

The Jerry Lewis Show, second try (1967-1969):

The Jerry Lewis Show, third and final test try (1984):